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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
supper at searsport vita tho shakespeares

Whenever the shakespeare Club INDUCES in rccrc
alton, other than the ''hetering of the mind" be 1t
picnic, ciambake camping out, good time is
sure 10 come. so when a sleghri,le to Searsport
and turkey supper at that justly popular hotel, the
Searsport House, was announced, anticipation ran
high. The night fixed upon, Wednesday, the 18th,
all that could be desired in winters night
temperature mild, weather pleasant, moon nearly
full, and >leIghing prime IA combination of con-
,iions not often had. About 5.45 the Club and
few intimate friends, numbering in all eighteen
snugly packed in the Livery Company's capacious
sleigh, drawn by four spirited horses, and guided
by Il careful and competent driver set FORTH tax
ing the shore road. The prancing of the horses
the gliding of the sleigh the hard, crisp snow
and the tinliling melody of the bells had an eXhi
Grating effect upon the party and mirth and music
rcignrl. Indeed, melIer group, ''wthin the
limit OF becoming mirth'' it would be hard to find
At the end OF an hour the sleigh pulled up in front
of the hotel, where after dsposing of abundant
Wrapplngs. and giving unanimous vote of thanks
to Mr. josiah Mitchell of Belfast for Kindness and
assistance in pcrfcrting the arrangements for the
driyc-for he it known the party comprised ladies
only-the time was bcguiled by an impromptu con
cert, vocal and instrumental, in the parlor. Supper
announced, the guests were seated around the
tables in the attractive dining room, and the zest
with which they applied themselves to "cloy the
hungry edge of appetite" atested their apprecia-
ton Of the tempting repast prepared for them. The
air Of comfort and good cheer pcrvadng this hotel,
the variety and general excellence of its cuisine,
and tie hospitality dispensed by its host, make
il an abiding place of which Searsport has right
t" feel lroi supper over and an adjournment
ma'ic to tlr parior, an hour spent with various
Games. If the Searsporters imagined the Shakes
pertains sober, setate and solemn the illusion must
have been rudcly dispclled. The sleigh having
been ordered for 930 the horses, refreshed by
nearly three hours rest and provender in proper
ton were brought round, the party slowed closely
iii among the buffalo robes, and amid the singing
of ''Adcu, kind friends, adieu," the start was
made. The moon had risen and hung, round and
luminous, in the sky. With their faces turned
homewalf the horses tossed their heads and trot
ted snartly along, taking the back road for the ac
connctlation of one of the passengers. More snow
rouniered the latter giving variation to the sing
ing and aid to the digestion, but almost before the
company were aware of it the twinkling lights of
Belfast could be seen in the distance and soon they
were mounting the steep hill straight up from the
bridge. At 1870, with expectation fully realized
the members of the party were safely deposited at
their homes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
The Proposed School for Deaf Mu,es

Mr.. c. A. Brown, of this city, has received a
long letter from Mr. Melville Ballard, of the Deaf
and Dumb Institute mt Kendall Green near Wash
ngtor, ID. G., in relation to the establishment of
deaf mute school in this State. Mr.. Ballard is a
native of Maine and nine years ago endeavored to
accomplish the object Mr.. Brown now has in view
an! is still active in the work. His letter embodies
many practical suggestions as to the course to be
followed. He says: "ThrOugh correspondence
with Hartford, Portland and Beverly, Mass, last
year found that there were Serentytour pupils
from Maine attending those schools, including
two here You see that Maine ought to provide
for their education at home within her borders
under one roof instead of scattering them so far
away. should not be surprised to see ninety OF
possibly one hundred pupils at school If we had q
good comfortable building for their accommoda.
ton"
Mr.. Brown has also received friendly letter
from Mrs. J. +. Pratt, of Chelsea, Mass thanking
him for papers and documents in relation to deaf
mues. This is the lady who recently visited Maine
inquest of information to he used by Prof. Alexan.
der G. Bell.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

This is the title of neat little pamphlet design
ed to present to the great public the many and var
led attractions of the town of Camden on Penob
scot Bay. The place has already considerable
summer patronage and the number of visitors
must increase its natural beauties and facilities
for healthful recreation become known. Money
alone is needed to develop it into a formidable
rival to Bar Harbor. This tourists guide, with
Its numerous photOgravurc illustrations and des
crptive matter, cannot fail to hasten the develop
ment of Camden as a summer resort 1t was pre-.
pared by I. Il. Simonton, Esq, editor of the Cam
den Herald, who acknowledges Indebtedness to
the following contributors: Rev. 4. II. Tyler
pastor of Elm Street Congregational Church, wrote
Central Cliff" n. b. Milliken, ESD, of Washing
ton, ID. c., former resident of Camden, wrote the
poem entitled Megunticook;' Miss Ruby A.
Could, the elsie of Pines" and Miss +. NJ. Hos
mer, the "Fde to Rockland." Fifty cents copy
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Letter from Augusta.
CorrcSnonOruce of the .Inurnal

Correspondence of the Journal.
AUGUSTA, Jan. Is. At state convention at
Lewiston, when we nominated Coy. Bodwell, had
the pleasure of serving on the committee ON reso-
buttons. Embodied in the resolutions reported
and adopted were promises to the laboring men
and the poor men of our state which we intend to
fulfil. One of the promises related to the long
asked for ten hour law which is well ON its pas
sage. by the provisions of this bill no child under
fifteen years of age is allowed to work in factory,
and those between fifteen and eighteen arc obliged
to attend school four months out of the year to be
eligible for factory labor, while men are forbidden
to labor longer than ten hours per day or sixty
hours per week. This measure is aimed at the
large corporations who persist in obiging their
help to labor eleven hours, which is thoue hit to be
one hour too many. We think this bill will become
law with very few notifications.
That relic of barbarism, imprisonment for debt,
will undoubtedly be abolished along with the trus-
tee process and bills have been introduced for this
purpose. 1t is argued that this will injurc the poor
mans credit, but as remedy we propose to enact
law that all corporations shall make weekly pay
ments thus obviatng the necessity of credit by
enabling the laboring man woman to pay cash
for the necessaries of life without being under OBJ
The dog law seems to have no opponents, and is
asked for by nearly every farmer in Maine.
1t is suggested that an attempt will be made to
abolish the district school system and institute the
town system. The latter system has already been
adopted by some seventy towns in Maine and it is
reported that it proves very satisfactory. BY this
system the supervisor of schools is the most impor
tant municipal officer, having the entire control of
the schools and school fund. Some are in favor of
the towns buying all the text books and owning
the same, which it is said would make saving in
the cost of forty per cent. This would forever dis
pense with Toms studying his lesson with John.
The poor mans child then will have as good book
as the son of his more favored neighbor, the rich
man.
An appropriation for reformatory for women
will be asked for. This, we think, should be well
ventilated before granted as it will be great out
la for the State although but small amount will
lie asked for at first. The counties which have the
most female prisoners will push this NATTER it is
for their interest to turn them over to the State
Rank cider laws are talked of, which will be well
discussed before adopted. The prospect now is
that we shall have a busy session and we hope
many useful laws will be made. l. c. LIBBY
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The regular quarterly and annual session of Wal
do District Lodge of Good Tempars will be held
at Freedom with Freedom Lodge on Saturday Feb
ruary 9Th, beginning at 10 A. NJ. and continuing
during the day and probably the evening. Free
dom Lodge, which is one of the most prosperous
as it is the Oldest in the county, having almost at
tanned its majority, will entertain all delegates and
visitors with dinner and cordially invites the Coco
Tcmplars of W aldo to "come over and see u.s." A.
this is to be the annual session for election of Off
GERS &c, and much other business of importance
there will be Il large attendance and as man,
Lodges possible in the District should be repre-
sented. The Deputy, c. Templar, V. Templar
and Secretary of each Lodge are ex-oilicio dele
gates and every Lodge is entitled to one addition
al delegate for every ten members. Let there be ;
grand rally from the p Lodges and 1000 Goo
Templars of Waldo
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Agricultural Meeting In SearSm0nt,

The trustees of the Waldo County Agricultural
society met with Victor Grange, Searsmont, Jan
Eth. About twenty five visitors were present from
Equity and Mystic and Farmers Pride Oranges
Remarks in regard to the condition, utility and
prospects Of the Waldo County Fair were made by
w. A. Wadlin, 5. I. Edgecomb, X. W. Ellis Albert
Wilson, l.. iIayford. Fred Brown, Martin 3 Hunt
Charles Wiley, :. \. Payson, Elw. Packard, Otis
ID. Wilson, Samuel Miller, Sprague Wing, -
CuShman, and others. The general tenor of these
remarks spoke well for the future of the society
The topic i'll regard to the best stock for the farm
ers Of Maine to produce was next taken up and 4
lively discussion followed. The choir furnished
excellent music The next meeting will be with
Mystic Grange, Belmont, Tuesday evening. the 18th
ihSt. question for discussion; Resolved, That
farming in Maine does not pay and cannot be made
to pay. At late hour the meeting adjourned all
seeming well pleased with the evenings entertain
mCnt.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
A Great Theatre Proprietor.

The Suburban World of BROOKLYN, n y under
the above capton has the following sketch of ;
native of this city:
Mr.. }. w. Holmes, was born in Belfast Maine
IN l>i6, he being therefore 40 years old. At the
age OF "A he entered Harvard College and gradual
ed with honors when 10 years old. He is Il self
made man. After ing Harvard he went tt
Lowell, Mass, where he had full charge of one
hundred men driving ON the river front. After re
manning there some years he Went to Chicago
where, in ~ he took charge of all the se show
connected with Adam Forepauyhs circus. iii,
following year he left Forepaugh's and for two
years ran John Nlul1ys circus. In lss2 he accept
cda position with Ryan X Robinsons circus, TAX
ING fun charge of the privileges. In lSss he took
the olympic Theatre, had it renovated, repaired
and painted and called it Holmes standard Muse.
UNI In SN5 he bought third OF an interest in tn.
New York Theatre, better known as IIarryan'
Theatre.
The World pays handsome tribute to Mr.
Holmes many sterling qualities rs q business MAJ
and aS a citizen, and pronounces him cone of the
best specimens of the true New England TYNE.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
The Gibson Hill Mining CGmDany

The Lca'lviiie, Col, Democrat, in Il review of the
mining interests of that locality has notice Of the
Gibson Hill Mining Company, of breckenridge, of
which Mr.. @. W. Pitcher, formerly of Belfast is
resident director and treasurer The property com
priSeS twenty patented claims that are extensions
OF side lines forming one group. The developments
are principally on the Naperyilc and Blue River
from Which have been taken 800 tons netting Il; 600
Other Developments show large bodies of copper
and iron carrying gold and silver, and on the
Elizabeth a seven inch pay streak in the porphyry
gives one and half to three ounces of gold and
to $50 ounces of silver. ''Thesc properties says
the Democrat, ''lie in the Gold Run belt, which has
many valuable properties, popular and expert
opinion placing it as the greatest gold deposit in
camp" Mir. Pitchers many Belfast friends hope
to hear al an eary d;tN NAT he has struck a honanza
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

But for the reduction of taxes by the present
city government there would have been no
contract made for a water supply. Without
such contract, in addition to an increased
burden of taxation, we should have to pay,
indefinitely, much higher Insurance rates or 90
without insurance. The heavy tax and insur-
ance rates together would have compelled our
business men to ask higher prices for what
they have to SELL and these causes combined
would have stopped building, put an cxtin-
Suisher upon improvements, and Belfast must
inevitably have refrigerated instead of enter
ing upon the new year as she has done with
bright prospects. The foundation for the inn
proved condition of affairs was the reduction
of taxes
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Death OF Hon. Noses Webster.

Reports of the serious illness Of Hon. Moses
Webster were soon followed by the announcement
of his death at his home in vinalhaven last Satur
day evening, from organic disease Of the stomach.
He was sixty -nine years old. Mr. Webster came
to Ninalhaven thirty years ago from Pelham, N.
H., and went into business with Joseph X. Bod
well, now Governor of the State. Possessed Of lit.
tic means at first strict attention to business and
fine ability brought afiuence. He, with his part
ner did much to develop the granite industry of
the State. Mr.. Webster has served In the Senate
OF the State and the House Of Representatives. He
was man Of rare sagacity, great integrity and
business capacity, and was esteemed by large
circle of friends who sincerely mourn his loss
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Secret Societies,

The following officers were elected last week at
tie annual meeting of Palestine Commandcry,
knights Templar, Belfast W. H. Foglcr, +. c.. !;
{. Is. Hall, Cen. Robert Burgess, c. c.; H. L.
kl'$ore, T.; \. f. Houston, Treas; A. G. Burgess
H.; Ansel Wadsworth 5. w; G. W. Haney, j. W.
The officers of Phoenix Lodge of Masons were
publicly installed at the Temple on Monday even
ing by Oscar Hills, Of Northport, ID. ID. G. NJ
Owing to the storm only about 50 people were
present. After the ceremony the company was
treated to an oyster stew made by John L. Frost
ne affair was very pleasant one
Waldo Lodi sc, No. II, |. o. o. f. of this city, has
bought Il handsome set of regalia for its
officers and Posi- l,lElrls.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
The Odd Fellow Case.

1t will be remembered a suit in equity was
recently brought before the s. J. Court in this city,
by Emery Robbins and others to compel Waldo
Lodge o. o. F. to pay them for certain shares Of
stock in the Hall association, Or in other words for
the furniture in the lodge room. Robbins and his
associates, former members of Belfast Lodge,
defunct, put certain moneys into the hall fixtures
in the hall to be used for Odd Fellow purposes,
and now seek to get their money out. The full
court agrees to the following rescript:
Rescript-The furniture of which the plaintiffs
claim to be part owners having been purchased
for the special purpose of fitting up the Odd
Fellows Hall in Belfast, and it appearing that it is
now being used for that purpose it is the opinion
of the court that 1t would be contrary to equity
and good conscience to allow a minority of the
owners to compel the majority to purchase their
interests or submit to have the furniture removed
and sold and the proceeds divided.
"Bill dismissed with COSTS"
Thompson 4 DuntOn, for cOmplts,
w. Fl. Fogler, for deft.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Insolvency Ceart.

At the January term Of the Insolvency Court in
this city, James W. Jones, Of Belfast was granted
adisclarge. second meeting Of the creditors, to
be held Feb 9th, was granted on the insolyent ca.
tates Of Edgar 3. Cole, of WinterpOrt, and Abncr
Hodgdon' 81 Troy. Several new cases will come
up at the February term.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Transfers In Real Estate.

The following are the transfers in real estate hi
Waldo county, for the week ending Jan. Is, lss7
Emma +. Curtis, Winterport, to Il. II. Dunton
same town Estate of VIM. III. Cook. Unity to
Fred \. Written x ais, same town. Thomas b.
Cook, Unity, to Oliver Written, same town. Carrie
a. Cook, Unity, to Oliver Written, same town. Is
tate Joshua Elwell, Northport, to Emma j. Mar
shall, Belfast. Edwin Greeley, Swanville, to Mel
son Harvey same town Bertha j. Hclmcs Win
jah W. Hardy, Winterport, to Elizabeth Haskell
same town, James Libby, il, Unity, to Daniel
J. Dow, same town. Albert Morrill, a. ais, Bel.
mont t. Dora Nj. Flanders n ais, Searsmont
Sunnyside Cemetery, Winterport, to G.. H. Dun
ton, same town. Lewis Thompson UNITY to
Thomas y. Cook, same town. Eliza A. Walker,
Northport, to James +. jackson, same town Au
gusta Whitney, Winterport, to Charles s. Little
field, same town.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
Fatally Defective.

State vs.. Henry Wyman, of Belfast. an APP
peal from the police court in case of search
and seizure, was before the Supreme Court, in
this city, Monday afternoon. Foglcr, counsel
for defendant, moved that the warrant issued
by Boar,lman be quashed, claiming that it was
fatally defective. The police judge had ''found
probable cause to hold the prisoner This is
not according to the statute, which says that
the judge should be satisfied of the prisoners
guilt by ''evidence produced and must be alleg-
ed in the warrant" Judge Virgin quashed
the Indictment.
1t is evident that the police judge must
either be ignorant of the statutes, or purposey
drew the warrant SO that the offender might
escape If the former he is clearly incompetent,
and if the latter no less clearly unfit for the po-
sition he holds. Perhaps lie considers this stat
ute. like others he has been called upon to en-
force, as unconstitutional, and no doubt the
contempt he so frequently expresses in print
and otherwise for the Supreme Court Of Maine
will be intensified by the action of Judge
Virgin. To quote the Prog. Age-a favorite
authority of the ring organ ''The idea of quar-
terins this judge upon this city or county to
relieve the parental purse is simply an out
rage: and it is high time that the stamp of re-
probation be put upon it for the second and
last time
our Rhode Island correspondent sends us
letter headed 'Spotters in Disgrace" The
following despatch from Newport II. l., I'M
der date Of Jan. Il refers to the same parties :
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The boom for Editor Grady Of the Atlanta
Constitution as candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency has received a set back. The Pittsbur.
Commercial Gazette is unkind enough to re-
print part Of his speech at Atlanta, when JEFF
Davis was making his tour last Spring. Ac-
cordins to the reports of the meeting, Mr.
Grady began his introduction of Mr.. Davis to
10000 fellow-citizcns with the exclamation,
MY friends, this is the most glorious day
since the resurrection of Christi
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

MONROE. The snow is three feet deep in the
WOODS. Business is dull generally Capt.
'ohh Chase Of St. Adams formerly of this town, died
JAM 10th aged % years. Mr.. Chase came to Frank
Iort' now Wintcrport, 81 years ago from New
Hampshire. He was constant reader of the Jour
nal for a number of years .....The ground is not
hozen any In the fields and an early spring is an
ticipated by farmers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The county tax will be increased this year if
the estimates of the commissioners are allow
ed, as we think they should be. The reduction
of the city tax ought to have been made soon
er, but it came i'm a good time,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20
So,l1S :
TotaI Indebtedness of county to
date .......................... 1901

IoEil Indebtedness OF county 10
date ......................... 1901 y
JOHN NJ. FLETCHER, Treas.
Belfast, Dec. 3lst, 1885.
The county commissioners make the following
recommendations
In view of the danger by fire to which our pub
lie records are exposed, kept as they are IN the
Court House, which few years ago narrowly
escaped being consumed, the commissioners deem
it advisable to follow the example of majority If
not all of the other counties in the state, and
would recommend the erection of fire proof vaults
for their preservation The destruction of records
i'll the Clerk of Courts and Probate Offices and i'll
the Registry of Deeds would be public calamity,
the damage by which can hardly be estimated, as
it would render the title to real estate uncertain
and be source of litigation which i'll the end
would cost the county many times the amount nee
essary for their protection The risk of the build
ing taking fire from the outside is comparatively
slight, the principal danger is from the stoves and
pipes within and increases with the age of the
building.
At the Jail things in the same condition as at
the time of the last report. The commissioners
made an effort to procure means to erect suitable
dwelling for the sheriff. but without avail, and the
county is still obliged to rent house which is the
only one to be obtained in the vicinity, and is I'M
suitable besides being very inconvenient in the
management of the Jail, and it is to be regretted
that such shorts sighted policy should prevail.
house with the necessary outbuildings, should be
built at Il moderate cost, that i'll the loca
ton of the Jail should he changed, the buildings
could be sold for private residence at nearly
their first
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The Portland Argus claims GOV. Bodwell's
address rs Democratic document all through,
While the Prog. Age declares that it ''runs
along in Republican ruts.' These Democratic
editors seem to be as wide AS the poles as
under
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

1t appears by the report of the county treas
urer that the amount received from the Judge
of the Belfast police court for fines last wear
was IS. In 1885 the receipts from this source
were S101. Last years returns seem to be
fatally defective
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The Belfast Police Court has decided the
railroad case now pending before the Supreme
Court of Maine, but the decision is ''fataly
defectVe."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The Gardner Home Journal calls the Repub-
can Journal ga model paper" and the Port
land Argus says that Gov. Bodwelfs message
is "a model State paper" The journal appre-
ri;rteS the compliment, and the Governor can
spnah for himself
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The Hoosac tunnel had become burden
and bore, and it is not surprising that Massa-
chusetts should sell the hole of it.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

The Chicago Times asks: "Who cares to
read Blaine's speechesT' good many more
people than read the Chicago Times.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

An exchange notorious for stealing publishes
an item about an iron foundry in ArOostOOk un-
der the head of "marine notes.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-01-20

McQuade has gone to Sing Sing. Jail is the
place for Doodle Aldermen.